pingdemic
The rapid rise in self-isolation resulting from many people being sent advisory alerts…The rapid rise in self-isolation resulting from many people being sent advisory alerts ("pings") by the National Health Service’s COVID-19 test and trace app for mobile phones.
Meaning
1 senses(UK, informal, neologism)The rapid rise in self-isolation resulting from many people being sent advisory alerts ("pings") by the National Health Service’s COVID-19 test and trace app for mobile phones.
Origin
Blend of ping + pandemic, coined in 2021.Blend of ping + pandemic, coined in 2021.
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